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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)